Nonu v Williams: NZ trial
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The Hurricanes and Chiefs Super Rugby clash on Saturday will spark a large amount of interest especially with Sonny Bill Williams up against Ma'a Nonu.
The two All Blacks are well aware that all eyes will be on them. In many respects it's a New Zealand trial between the two inside centres but Williams says it's all about getting the crucial win.
"I think a lot of emphasises or talk will be about that this week but for myself it's just about going down there and trying to play some good footy [rugby] and hopefully getting the win," Williams said at Chiefs training.
"People will say what they want to say but that's just where I guess my mind is set and I know their [the Hurricanes] mind-set will definitely be just like that as well."
The Chiefs are hoping to stop the high-flying Hurricanes who have won 10 of their 11 matches so far this season and sit 10 points ahead of the second place Waikato-based franchise in the New Zealand conference.
Williams is putting individual battles to one-side in a hope to help the Chiefs close that gap and make sure they come off their bye with plenty of momentum.
"They're playing some good footy [rugby], they have strike weapons all across the field, especially in their backs. But hopefully the week off has done us good and it's going to be a great challenge."
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie is well aware one of his superstars is coming up against a very tough opponent.
"It's a big game for him [Williams] and Nonu, no doubt a chance to mark up against each other, and I think Ma'a's [Nonu] going really well, so I know Sonny [Williams] will be highly motivated."
Source: TVNZ One News
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